Am I Prepared To Get A New Fur-baby??

Questions for prospective owners

These are questions you need to ask YOURSELF to be sure you are ready to take on a new pet.

Impulse buyers rarely have thought through what a kitten needs over the next 15-20 years. People need to be aware of the time, energy, and expense bringing a living animal into a home requires.


LIVING ARRANGEMENTS:

  • Do you live in a House, Trailer or Apartment?
  • Do You Own? If renting, do you have permission from your landlord ?
  • If you move, are you prepared to take this pet with you..and what if you can't?

 

FAMILY MEMBERS:

  • Are you married or have a roommate or partner?
  • If yes, does the spouse/roommate/partner ALSO want this pet?
  • Are there children in the home? Have they been around other pets?
  • What will happen if a family member has allergies?

 

OTHER PETS:

  • Have you had pets previously? What happened to the pet(s)?
  • Do you currently have other pets? If yes, then what species and breed? Keep in mind that there are some breeds of dogs that should not be exposed to a young kitten. Certain breeds of dogs have been bred specifically to hunt down small animals (terriers, for example); some breeds have an instinct to attack (doberman, pitbull)...you need to be aware of the temperment of your current pet!
  • If yes, then are you prepared to keep the new pet apart for a few days until your vet gives you clearance as stated in our contract?
  • Are vaccinations current?

 

HOME ENVIRONMENT:

  • What do you plan to do with the kitten? Pet? Show?
  • What hours will someone be home? Kittens may not need as much work as puppies, but they still need attention.
  • Will the kitten stay inside or go outside? Our kittens are INDOOR ONLY.
  • If you go on vacation, who will care for this pet?


MISCELLANY:

  • Do you have a regular vet whose contact info you would provide?
  • Do you agree to the terms of the contract including the spay/neuter clause?
  • Do you have knowledge about the Persian breed's characteristics such as size, activity level and grooming requirements?
  • Are you buying this kitten as a surprise gift? Noble gesture, but not a good idea. What if the recipient can't keep it, doesn't want it or is allergic?

 

Well, that's the questions...if you have any doubt, waiting never hurts! Nothing is 100% predictable in anyone's lives...things happen, but it's always good to consider what your plans would be just in case.

 

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